Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Posting Details

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Requisition
202300025F

Rank
Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track

College
College of Education

Department
School of Teaching & Learning

Open Date
03/28/2023

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34146

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Diana Nabors

Title

Professor
Sam Houston State University
School of Teaching and Learning
Box 2119
Huntsville, Texas 77340-2119

Contact Phone
936-294-3950

Contact Email
dnabors@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

This is a full-time, tenure-track (9 month) position. The selected faculty member will teach 9 credits of graduate and undergraduate courses in early childhood education, elementary education, and other program areas as needed in the School of Teaching and Learning. Teaching duties are performed on the main campus in Huntsville, at off-site teaching locations, and online. Additionally, the selected faculty member will supervise field experiences, initiate and collaborate in research activities leading to scholarly publications and professional conference presentations, and pursue and secure external grant funding. The selected faculty member will be expected to attend and participate in meetings and committees at the program, departmental, college, and university levels.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, or closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Must hold or be eligible for state public school teaching certification and have a minimum of three (3) years documented experience as a certified teacher in early childhood (PK) – 6th grade. Knowledge of standards and research-based curriculum and instruction in early childhood education with documented experience in data driven decision making, analysis, and assessment is required. Candidates should have understanding of child development, birth-age 10, developmentally appropriate practices for young children in a variety of early care and educational settings. Experience working with field-based school/care sites is preferred. Documented experience teaching adult learners is preferred. For accreditation purposes, applicants must have advanced preparation (18 graduate hours or more) in Early Childhood Education or closely related fields.

Other Requirements for the Position

Preferred Qualifications include:
18 graduate hours in early childhood education or related field
Experience teaching in the early years (PK-3).
Evidence of service to departmental, college, and university committees.
Participation in professional organization at local, state and national/international levels.
Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of an emerging research agenda.
Demonstrated record of or potential for teaching excellence at the university level.
Demonstrated record of supporting/mentoring adults as they work with young children.
Demonstrated record of or potential for teaching excellence online and/or in hybrid courses.

Special Instructions Summary

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • SHSU Recruiter
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee' please indicate employee's name and department.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Do you hold a doctorate in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or closely related field?
   • Yes
   • No
5. If so, date doctorate awarded.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Do your academic transcripts show a minimum of 18 graduate hours in early childhood education?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have a minimum of three years of experience working as a Certified Teacher in grades PK-6?
   • Yes
   • No

Candidate Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research & Goals
5. Letter of Recommendation 1
6. Letter of Recommendation 2
7. Letter of Recommendation 3
8. Reference Contact Information
9. Transcripts

Optional Documents